US Bridges

V10 Dale Ave over Staff Creek

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 100142702 · Structure no. 000000000184061

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V10 Dale Ave over Staff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying V10 Dale Ave over Staff Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 707 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesV10 Dale Ave
CrossesStaff Creek
Location100142702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.44458, -92.49554
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V10 Dale Ave over Staff Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is V10 Dale Ave over Staff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does V10 Dale Ave over Staff Creek carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is V10 Dale Ave over Staff Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns V10 Dale Ave over Staff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.